Salary: Up to £31,000 p/a DOE
Full time, including evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities.
Do you want to be part of a unique Community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes (CMK) is a vibrant community providing support, care, and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new accessible house in Pennyland—our first in this unique, inclusive community. Designed specifically for adults with learning disabilities who may also have physical or age-related needs, this new home represents an exciting chapter in CMK’s growth and a chance to pioneer a truly person-centred service.
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced House Coordinator to lead the opening and day-to-day management of this new house. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build a service from the ground up, ensuring it provides outstanding care and support for residents while fostering a warm, homely environment.
As House Coordinator, you will:
- Lead the establishment of the new house, including working collaboratively with the senior team to develop care plans, recruit staff, and create a supportive culture
- Oversee all aspects of care delivery, ensuring residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met with dignity and respect
- Provide hands-on leadership to a small team of support workers, including organising rotas and supporting staff development
- Take responsibility for the house’s regulatory compliance, ensuring it meets all relevant CQC standards
- Work closely with families and external professionals to deliver person-centred, high-quality care
- Participate in evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities as part of the role
About You:
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for providing exceptional care.
You will have:
- A minimum of 2 years management experience in a care setting, ideally within a service for adults with learning disabilities, older adults, or those with physical disabilities
- Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, including physical disabilities and age-related conditions
- A proven track record of leading and motivating staff teams to deliver excellent outcomes
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act and CQC regulations
- Ideally, experience in setting up new services and managing change effectively
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 and either in possession of, or willing to commit to completing, Level 5
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new service in an organisation with a strong community ethos
- A rich social and cultural environment
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where your contributions are valued
- Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
- Annual leave entitlement increase in recognition of long service
- Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- On site free parking
- Employment referral vouchers (after successful probation, for contracted hours only)
- 15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products
- Free counselling service via a help line
- Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this unique opportunity and play a pivotal role in creating a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role to recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk.
Applications close: 20 December 2024
Camphill Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Be part of something extraordinary. Build a home, shape lives, and create a new community.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement, outlining:
“What is it about working with us in this position that interests you and what skills, experience and values can you bring”?
Please Note: we review applications frequently and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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